Bundesliga Matchday 2, Saturday, 31.08.2024 at 15:30
Following the successful performance in the DFB Cup match a few days ago, things are no longer quite as lopsided at VfB as they were immediately after their return from Breisgau.
However, the fans now want to make sure that their favorites’ lead on Bundesliga matchday 2 is not just short-lived again, but lasts until the end this time.
According to my VfB Stuttgart Mainz betting tip, however, the Swabians will not leave it at a mere three points. In fact, the Nullfünferen are in for a lot of trouble
Ermedin Demirovic made a lasting impression on his Bundesliga debut for VfB: on the first matchday, he scored straight into the net, even if it ended in a 3:1 defeat against Freiburg.
The German international was particularly successful against M05 of all teams. No other team in the Bundesliga has seen him score more often: He has made Mainz Fanz despair a whole four times so far.
Although ChatGPT’s VfB Stuttgart Mainz AI prediction failed to highlight this useful statistical fact for a corresponding goal bet, I didn’t.
The prediction of the betting providers?
FSV are in impressive form and have not been beaten in 10 Bundesliga games (5 wins, 5 draws).
That makes them one of the toughest teams in the league at the moment! Only Bayer Leverkusen with 35 and RB Leipzig with 12 unbeaten games can currently boast an even longer unbeaten streak.
However, this has only impressed the bookmakers to a limited extent. According to their VfB Stuttgart Mainz odds, the Swabian hosts are still the clear favorites with an average value of 1.73.
KI prediction VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz: This is what ChatGPT is betting on.
The low-risk computer-generated tip, “Win Stuttgart”, is solid and the odds are also reasonable.
In this respect, the VfB Stuttgart Mainz AI prediction from ChatGPT certainly cuts a good figure, because I have nothing to criticize about it
The medium-risk tip, “Over 2.5 goals”, is also good. However, I can also imagine that VfB Stuttgart could win the game 2:0, which personally puts me off this bet somewhat.
Finally, I rate the high-risk bet “1st goalscorer Chris Führich” as risky, but not entirely pointless. It’s a risky bet, but at least the double-digit odds have a certain appeal
Analysis: VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz
Two really strong teams meet here.
Of course, their respective goals for the season are different, but FSV can no longer be counted among the immediate relegation candidates after the strong 1-1 draw against Union Berlin the previous week.
However, the Swabians are not necessarily one of the teams against whom the 0-fives have done well in recent years
VfB Stuttgart have an impressive record against Mainz and are unbeaten against them in eight Bundesliga matches (6 wins, 2 draws).
Under coach Sebastian Hoeneß in particular, things are going well against Mainz: all three encounters have been won, with Stuttgart scoring ten goals and conceding just three.
Mainz’s last win in this clash was some time ago: in January 2019, they prevailed 3:2 in Stuttgart.
Consequently, I remain of the opinion that the VfB Stuttgart Mainz odds for a home win can be assigned to the category “Small but nice.”
Odds analysis
You can of course place each of the VfB Stuttgart Mainz tips I have highlighted for this match individually in the betting shop and thus reduce the risk.
However, I think some of the betting offers are so promising that I won’t shy away from placing an aggressive combination bet here, which I would also recommend
In my opinion, the most likely events “half-time/final score 1/1” and “Demirovic scores” are being traded at attractive combined odds of around 5.10 at most bookmakers.
By contrast, I rate the chances of a “VfB wins with handicap -1” bet being successful at odds of currently around 2.70.
VfB Stuttgart vs Mainz odds: Great “1/1” offer!
VfB Stuttgart are a real force at home, and not just since yesterday.
In the last Bundesliga season, the Swabians led at half-time in 12 out of 17 home games – and they never completely relinquished these leads: 10 of these games were won and 2 ended in draws.
The starting position for a popular 1/1 bet among sports betting fans (lead at half-time and win after 90 minutes) on VfB Stuttgart is therefore excellent, especially with attractive odds of around 2.35 in just about any sports betting app.
VfB can’t really lose at home!
VfB Stuttgart go into the game against Mainz 05 with a lot more confidence after their impressive 5-0 win over Preußen Münster in the DFB Cup replay.
The Swabians are already unbeaten in 12 Bundesliga home games (9 wins, 3 draws) and are enjoying their longest such run in 15 years.
What’s more, they have only lost once in 21 Bundesliga home games under coach Sebastian Hoeneß – against Hoffenheim in October 2023 – and have always scored.
Stuttgart’s attacking power is unbroken, as evidenced by their current run of 17 Bundesliga games in a row with at least one goal – the longest current streak in the league.
With this strong home form and their prolific offense, Stuttgart will use the momentum of the cup win to defeat Mainz. They simply cannot go out empty-handed!
By the way: Anrie Chase came on as a substitute for VfB Stuttgart on the first matchday of the Bundesliga and immediately made history. He is the seventh Japanese player to make an appearance for the Swabians in the Bundesliga – more than any other club in the league.
Chase impressed not only with his presence, but also with his precision. He successfully completed all 20 passes he attempted – the highest number of flawless passes by a player on the first matchday.
My VfB Stuttgart Mainz tip:
In the clash against Mainz, the Swabians will once again be looking to put their opponents under pressure early on.
Ermedin Demirovic is particularly dangerous and will pose a major challenge to the Mainz defense. The Swabians score in every game at home, which underlines their strong offense.
The data clearly speaks for a VfB Stuttgart Mainz betting tip of the type “Half-time/final score 1/1” – and I have nothing more to add to that
